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Scotland Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from Scotland — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
BEN'S BOOK CLUB to Make Edinburgh Fringe Debut with Ben Pope
Comedian and bookseller Ben Pope will bring BEN'S BOOK CLUB to Edinburgh Fringe for three shows only, featuring guest comedians Ania Magliano, Rhys James, and Celya AB at Assembly Studio 3.
Sketch Star Davina Bentley Will Bring DANCING WHILE OLD to Edinburgh Fringe
Comedian and lawyer Davina Bentley will bring her debut solo hour DANCING WHILE OLD to Pleasance Courtyard at the Edinburgh Fringe, blending stand-up and sketches about identity, ageing, and modern womanhood.
THRICE by Al Seed Productions to Tour Scotland This Autumn
Al Seed Productions announced THRICE, a choral performance responding to Shakespeare's Macbeth, led by nine female performers.
Cast Set For 1984 UK Tour
Jack Tarlton and Jessica Hardwick lead the cast of 1984, a new adaptation of George Orwell's dystopian novel, in a co-production from Citizens Theatre, Dundee Rep Theatre, and The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh touring Scotland.
HOLMES/SHAH to Make World Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Grandma Girls Productions will present HOLMES/SHAH, a satirical one-act play imagining Jen Shah and Elizabeth Holmes crossing paths at Bryan Federal Prison, at Edinburgh Fringe.
EDINBURGH 2026: Interview: Rachel Fairburn on VEXY BEASTS
Hot on the heels of her critically acclaimed 2025 character show Side Eye, 'Rock 'n' Roll Star of British Comedy' (Rolling Stone) Rachel Fairburn is back with some new personalities (and some old favourites) for you to love and hate.
THE TAILOR OF INVERNESS to Tour Scotland with Dogstar Theatre
Dogstar Theatre's THE TAILOR OF INVERNESS, written and performed by Matthew Zajac, returns to Scottish stages with an extensive tour spanning the length of the country, coinciding with a new paperback edition from Luath Press.
Dunard Centre Welcomes The Duke Of Kent For First Royal Visit
The Dunard Centre, Edinburgh's first new concert hall in over 100 years, welcomed its first royal visitor, The Duke of Kent, to its St Andrew Square site last week.
Rob Auton to Launch Biggest UK Tour of JUPITER and Edinburgh Fringe Run
Comedian Rob Auton announced a 46-date UK tour for his new show JUPITER, about being an estate agent on the planet Jupiter, following an Edinburgh Fringe debut and culminating in a residency at London's Soho Theatre.
OVERTONE to Make World Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe With River City Stars
Scottish actors Claire Dargo and Scott Fletcher, known for their roles in River City, will reunite for the world premiere of OVERTONE at the Edinburgh Fringe, marking their first stage work since leaving the show.
STAND UP IF YOU'RE HERE TONIGHT to Make UK Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe
Olivier Award-nominated playwright John Kolvenbach's STAND UP IF YOU'RE HERE TONIGHT, starring Broadway actor Jim Ortlieb, will receive its UK premiere at Underbelly Bristo Square during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Carmen Collective to Premiere GAMEPLAY at Edinburgh Fringe
The upcoming musical GAMEPLAY! has released its first teaser trailer and production images, offering an early look at the new show ahead of its opening.
Aloft Circus Arts To Bring THE PIECES To Edinburgh Fringe
Critically acclaimed, Chicago-based contemporary circus company Aloft Circus Arts will be making their highly anticipated return to Edinburgh Fringe with the UK debut of ‘The Pieces’, where performers climb, swing and create a world in constant motion.
AY AM! to Make Edinburgh Festival Fringe Debut with Clown Maya Ricote
Maya Ricote, winner of the London Clown Festival 2025 Clong Award, brings AY AM! to Pleasance Courtyard, a clown show exploring the pressure to perform as an artist and a woman.
Jonathan Oldfield to Make Edinburgh Fringe Debut With EXQUISITE CORPSE
Jonathan Oldfield, BBC New Comedy Award Finalist and Star Wars: Andor actor, will bring his surreal character comedy EXQUISITE CORPSE to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, with each performance shaped by audience collaboration.
Jess Fuchs Will Bring FERAL to Edinburgh Fringe
Sydney comedian Jess Fuchs brings her stand-up show FERAL to Edinburgh Festival Fringe's Pleasance Courtyard, tackling body image, shame, and the pressures women face through personal storytelling and crowd work.
SORRY by Jenny Gorelick to Make Edinburgh Fringe Debut
Emmy-nominated comedian Jenny Gorelick will bring her solo hour SORRY to Edinburgh Festival Fringe, exploring dating, gender dynamics, and why women apologize for everything while men face little scrutiny.
Hasan Al-Habib Will Bring STUCK IN THE MIDDLE (EAST) WITH YOU To Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Comedian Hasan Al-Habib will bring his solo show STUCK IN THE MIDDLE (EAST) WITH YOU to Pleasance Courtyard at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, drawing on his parents' divorce and his Iraqi immigrant upbringing.
Gyles Brandreth to Return to Edinburgh Festival Fringe With UP MEMORY LANE!
Gyles Brandreth will bring UP MEMORY LANE! to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, joined for the first time by Rosebud podcast producer Harriet Jaine for a show blending childhood memories, audience participation, laughs, and songs.
Gregor Fisher To Perform First One Man Show At The Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Gregor Fisher will perform his first one-man show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, joined by director Nigel West for an evening of stories and reminiscences from his decades-long career.
Geoffrey Asmus Will Bring PATRIAUTISM To Edinburgh Fringe
Geoffrey Asmus, a Wisconsin-based comedian who appeared on FOX's Laughs and Kevin Hart's LOL Network, will perform his first full run at Edinburgh Festival Fringe with his stand-up show PATRIAUTISM at Monkey Barrel.
Eric Lampaert to Bring ZERO MINUS ONE to Edinburgh Fringe
French comedian Eric Lampaert will perform ZERO MINUS ONE at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, a darkly comic hour blending stand-up and theatre inspired by his real-life experience of total amnesia and rebuilding identity from scratch.
THE WOMAN ON THE EDGE to Play Edinburgh Fringe with Elf Lyons
Sky Arts Award winner Elf Lyons brings her new show to Pleasance Courtyard at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, blending stand-up, mime, opera, and clown work to explore heartbreak and resilience.
Ele McKenzie to Make Edinburgh Fringe Debut With BRINGING IT ALL BACK HOME
RTS Breakthrough Award winner Ele McKenzie brings her debut stand-up show to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, exploring arrested development, moving back in with parents, and the messier realities of growing up.
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Antigone 1989: A Town Hall Musical Gilded Balloon Patter House (8/05-8/29) |
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Elvis in Chaos Lime Studio at Greenside @ George Street (8/07-8/15) |
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Tale of the Firebird Assembly Roxy (Central) (8/06-8/30) |
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Jitters Summerhall (8/06-8/30) |
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Safety Underbelly, Daisy (8/05-8/30) |
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Roomies Underbelly (Jersey) (8/05-8/31) |
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100 Years of Magic Aberdeen Arts Centre (9/04-9/05) PHOTOS |
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Kevin Quantum: Invisible Force Ballroom at Assembly Rooms (Venue 20) (8/06-8/30) |
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Heart Beats Strong Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker 2) (8/05-8/31) |
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Parking Spot: The Musical! Lime Studio Greenside@George Street (8/07-8/22) |